label
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
labels
plural
labels
Britannica Dictionary definition of LABEL
[count]
1
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a piece of paper, cloth, or similar material that is attached to something to identify or describe it
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The name is prominently displayed on the label.
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You should read the warning label before you take any medicine.
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(US) a mailing label [=a piece of paper with a mailing address already printed on it]
2
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a word or phrase that describes or identifies something or someone
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The word was given the label “obsolete.”
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Some people describe him as “selfish,” but he doesn't deserve that label.
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Once you give people labels, it's hard to see them as individuals.
3
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a company that produces musical recordings
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a major/independent record label
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The band has made records for/on/with several different labels in their career.
4
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a name shown on clothes that indicates the store, company, or person who sold, produced, or designed the clothes
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a designer label
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She always wears designer label jeans.
2
label
/ˈleɪbəl/
verb
labels
US
labeled
or
labelled
US
labeling
or
labelling
2
label
/ˈleɪbəl/
verb
labels
US
labeled
or
labelled
US
labeling
or
labelling
Britannica Dictionary definition of LABEL
[+ object]
1
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to put a word or name on something to describe or identify it
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to attach a label to (something)
— often used as (be) labeled
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Be sure to carefully label the switches so that you don't confuse them.
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He labels his photographs with the date and place they were taken.
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two switches, labeled “A” and “B”
2
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to name or describe (someone or something) in a specified way
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to give a label to (someone or something)
— often used as (be) labeled
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Many people have unfairly labeled him (as) “selfish.”
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He has been labeled (as) a nuisance because of his past behavior.
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words that are labeled “obsolete”
